Which of the following principles, according to Shue, best explains the wrongness of violence against noncombatants in war?
A) Casualties in war should never exceed absolute necessity.
B) Killing is always prohibited except in cases of self-defense.
C) The defenseless should never be attacked or assaulted.
D) People have the inalienable right not to be attacked or assaulted.

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Shue argues that the wrongness of violence against noncombatants is best explained by the principle that the defenseless should never be attacked or assaulted, emphasizing the protection of those who cannot defend themselves.

Which of the Following Principles, According to Shue, Best Explains